So you’ve launched an empire as a celebrity stylist and have made the A-list, what is your next step? In the case of Crystal Streets, she has designed a jewelry line that shows off the style sensibility that made her the success that she is.
Crystal’s line is called LyraLoveStar and it takes its inspiration from everything celestial! While the line is sophisticated and glamorous, it is also whimsical with playful representations of moons and stars as the heart and soul of the collection.
Each piece is beautifully crafted and with such beautiful workmanship you would expect to pay premium prices. But LyraLoveStar is priced so affordably that you can look like a million bucks without breaking the bank!
In our interview with Crystal Streets, get to know the stylist/designer and how you can rock your Universe with LyraLoveStar!
Ferragamo has always been the shoemaker of my choice. Of course, my eye does wander and I do admire and buy shoes from other labels, but like the Prodigal Son, I always come home to Ferragamo. If you asked me what my favorite shoe brand is, I would answer without skipping a beat Ferragamo!
Salvatore Ferragamo started the company by opening his first boot shop in Santa Barbara, CA in 1919. He quickly became the favored shoe maker to the burgeoning film community and when they moved to Hollywood, he followed them, opening a store in Hollywood in 1923. Always in search of the finest quality, he moved his company in 1927 to Florence, Italy, a city know for its skilled leather craftsman.
Known as the “shoemaker to the stars”, Ferragamo was a favorite of Hollywood celebrities throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood from Judy Garland and Audrey Hepburn to Marilyn Monroe.
The company’s rich tradition has continued to this day with collections of luxe shoes, handbags and apparel. MsFABulous.com attended the unveiling of the Ferragamo Resort 2012 collection and we are sharing the runway show with you! Enjoy!
I always love to come out for a cause worthy event and the fight against breast cancer is definitely a cause to support. So when I was invited to cover a fundraiser for the Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital’s Breast Cancer Center in New York, I didn’t even hesitate. The Society Event was held at The Pierre Hotel, where supporters were treated to a sumptuous luncheon, a key note speech by celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts and a stunning fashion show courtesy of haute couture designer George Chakra. Come take a look behind the scenes and from the front row of the event!
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beautyat the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is a must see exhibit for fashionistas, artists and those who search out exceptional beauty and creativity. With the exhibit in its final weeks, we are releasing our segment on the opening of the exhibit and a look at the exhibit itself. Enjoy!!
It is hard to believe that this past June 1st marked what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 85th Birthday! Almost 50 years since her passing, her image is still is as powerful and vibrant as ever. With fans around the world who are still in love with the screen legend, her legacy continues.
In honor of Marilyn’s 85th Birthday, the Andrew Weiss Gallery in Beverly Hills, California is presenting a new exhibit titled quite simply “Happy Birthday Marilyn”. The exhibit consists of photos of Marilyn Monroe taken by some of the most important photographer’s of her time, including George Barris, Milton Greene, Bert Stern and William Carroll.
Not only did we get the chance to interview gallery owner Andrew Weiss about the exhibit, but we had a special treat. We got the opportunity to sit down and speak with renowned photographer George Barris and his daughter Caroline Barris!
The exhibit is opened on June 1st, Marilyn’s Birthday and will run until August 13th.
I was introduced for the first time to THEIA at the Fall 2011 shows last February. I was extremely impressed with designer Don O’Neill’s line of elegant well crafted cocktail dresses and evening gowns. Apparently I am not the only one impressed, as the line has become a favorite with stars like Taylor Swift and Emmy Rossum. That Fall line put THEIA on my radar and I have been anticipating what would come next. Could the line continue it’s momentum?
The answer is apparently “Yes”. Inspired by the Summer Solstice, Don O’Neill’sResort 2012 Collection for THEIA was presented on June 21st in New York.
The Summer Solstice is created by the Goddess THEIA’s son Helios. According to legend, Helios takes his chariot on the longest ride of the year, riding to the highest point in the sky and blessing us with the longest day of the year.
Drawing on this inspiration, the THEIA Resort collection captures the golds of Helios’s palace and the blues of the sea that it lies beneath. Mr. O’Neill shows that he is not afraid of color and that he knows how to use it, evoking ocean blues on sandy white beaches and the hibiscus reds and shades of orchid of tropical island flowers. And because an evening collection would not be complete with black, Mr. O’Neill was inspired by the dark black shadows cast by driftwood on white sand.
As in previous collections, Mr. O’Neill presents some stunning silk prints. I was especially impressed with an abstract print that somehow captures the aquas of the ocean, the white of the sandy beaches, the lush green of tropical islands and the orchids of the flowers. The THEIA collection also shows a masterful hand in its use of sequins and crystal beading, bringing the shimmer of the oceans and the sparkling brilliance of Helios’s light to life.
THEIA’s Resort 2012 Collection is beautiful and with Spring Collections showing in just a few months, it has most certainly whetted my appetite to see more!
As part of my recent trip to India, a visit to Mumbai was most definitely on the agenda. How could I not visit the home of Bollywood?
We had just come from Delhi, a city more akin to Washington DC with its government and diplomatic enclaves and most of the city life hidden behind walls or in hidden pockets. Being a city boy from New York, I felt immediately at home in Mumbai with its tall buildings and streets bustling with activity.
Of course we had debated on where we should stay in Mumbai, trying to pick the best location for taking in the flavor of the city. We found several gorgeous contenders including The Four Seasons Mumbai and another Taj hotel, the Vivanta by Taj - President . But in the end, we decided to go with the hotel that had the most history as well as being in an ideal location. That hotel was the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in the South Mumbai neighborhood of Colaba.
A truly memorable experience, we had a wonderful stay at the Taj Palace! Watch my video about our stay and find out what all of the fuss is about!
